Iran Travel Photos

It is very difficult, not to fall in love with a place like Iran. Don’t be influenced by the negative things that you hear about Iran; just visit this beautiful place and see for yourself. I covered Iran in 2 parts –

The Chalus – Tehran road is one of the most scenic routes in Iran. Though it is a amazing experience to travel through this route in any season, autumn would be the best time with variety of colors on display. A beautiful lake along Chalus – Tehran road. ♦♦♦♦♦ Highly Recommended

2nd Leg of Iran covering Shiraz – Persepolis – Yazd – Esfahan

Arg-e Karim Khan (Citadel of Karim Khan), Shiraz

Vakil Mosque, Shiraz

Persepolis ♦♦♦♦♦ Highly Recommended

Going to Iran and not visiting Persepolis, is a crime. Now, I am not much into architecture or history but if you ask me which was the best place in this trip, it has to be this. My friend, Masood told me that the first time his father took him to Persepolis, he was so captivated by the beauty of this place that he cried. I thought he was exaggerating. But after 5.5 hours, I believed his story. That’s how beautiful this place is. Even 5-6 hours seemed short and I didn’t feel like leaving.

Naqsh-e-Rostam

The Equestrian vicroey of Hormozd II, Naqsh-e-Rostam

Tomb of Cyrus, Pasargadae

On the way to Yazd

Zoroastrian Fire temple, Yazd

Bafq Desert ♦♦♦♦♦ Highly Recommended

Sunset at Bafq desert is something that shouldn’t be missed. It was an amazing experience to sit in the perfectly shaped sand dunes and enjoy the sunset.

Fire Temple at Chak Chak, Yazd ♦♦♦♦♦ Highly Recommended

The fire temple at Chak Chak (Pir-e Sabz) is considered to be the holiest in Zoroastrianism. Usually, non-Zoroastrians or non-Parsis are not allowed inside a fire temple. But there were no priests here and people were allowed to enter. What makes this place a must visit, is it’s location. Perched on a mountain, it is surrounded by beautiful landscapes.

Landscape surrounding the fire temple at Chak Chak

Esfahan (Isfahan)♦♦♦♦♦ Highly Recommended

I don’t like to visit cities and usually try to avoid it in my itinerary. But Esfahan turned out to be an exception. Just like most of the Iranian cities, Esfahan in evening lights looks like a different place altogether. And the beautiful monuments and structures just makes the city look stunning in night.

Chehel Sotoun Palace

Khaju bridge, Esfahan ♦♦♦♦♦ Highly Recommended

Visited this place thrice in two days that I was in Esfahan. Don’t miss the sunset from this place. Never thought cities could captivate me so much.

Naqhsh-e-Jahan Square, Esfahan

A grand reception at Tehran airport for the returning Iranian contingent from Incheon Asian Games